Need help for acne - dermatologists/ TCM/ products

bliss1314

New Member
I have been having problemwith acne for about 2 years, and have started seeing a GP in Nov last year. Have been prescribed with antibiotics (currently taken the 3rd type as the previous 2 types did not work/I am allergic) and accutane. I have completed 4 months of medicine, and the bad acne on my temples cleared. However, I have pimples on my cheeks now and there are always new pimples.

With my pre-wedding photoshoot and wedding nearing (6 months time), I am really desperate to have clear skin soonest.

Any recommendations please?
 


VIvyanlin

New Member
try niks clinic.. i've had a sudden outbreak of bad acne for a couple months.. after visiting niks and used their products, the acne cleared and the marks lightened too! worked pretty well for me n my gfs!
 

bliss1314

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try niks clinic.. i've had a sudden outbreak of bad acne for a couple months.. after visiting niks and used their products, the acne cleared and the marks lightened too! worked pretty well for me n my gfs!

Thanks for the recommendation. How long does it typically take to clear the acne, and to lighten the marks? I read somewhere that some of its products have purging effect ->more breakouts. Any idea which are the products as I am quite worried of having more breakouts.
 
bliss, i know tt taking retinoids will result in purging effects. i also realsied some of the masks i use seem to have purging effects. I was usng the shiseido naturgo mask very diligently previously ( had a lot of blackheads coming out when i first started), then i was lazy, then when i started using it again last week, got a lot of blackheads surfacing.. hmm.
 

VIvyanlin

New Member
Thanks for the recommendation. How long does it typically take to clear the acne, and to lighten the marks? I read somewhere that some of its products have purging effect ->more breakouts. Any idea which are the products as I am quite worried of having more breakouts.

hihi, sorry for the late reply. mine was cleared within a month and they actually have a product that they prescribe you with that will force all the clogged pores to surface.. (breakouts) but it clears off very soon (2-3days), they will also give you something to apply to lighten any scars concurrently. I've been with them for 4mths and my htb and close friends noticed how my skin is so much better now. i can leave the house without make-up or with just BB cream on most days.
 

VIvyanlin

New Member
you can also inform the doctor that you're going for PS soon, they will try their best to clear up your skin in time! Mine's next month and I'm so relieved now. :)
 

joelreen

New Member
You can try Dr.Loke at novena medical center. He is a very experience dermatologist. Mine was due to stress and hormone imbalance and was prescribed with Acnotin to clear all my breakouts but there is a restriction in taking Acnotin which is we are not allowed to conceive. If you are planning to have baby after get married, this is not a good choice. Try not to consume any acne pill if you would like to have baby in half a year time after married :)
 

bliss1314

New Member
thanks everyone for your advise! I'm seeing a doctor at SGH now and am precribe with Oratane (similar to Acnotin). The breakout is clearing and I wish to lighten the scars now. Any suggestions on what can I do?
 

euphoric.love

New Member
Hi guys:)
actually i was also going through alot of work stress and the pimples and blotchy skin didnt seem to go away. went to The Skin Pharmacy for help coz i'm allergic some of the antibiotics prescribed by the doctors for treatment. my mum is also using their products for pigmentation and scar discoloration and we've seen much improvement over the last few months. its quite interesting coz the Dermatologist customizes your skin care products to suit your skin needs and issues. you ladies can go look em up.
 

joelreen

New Member
Hi guys:)
actually i was also going through alot of work stress and the pimples and blotchy skin didnt seem to go away. went to The Skin Pharmacy for help coz i'm allergic some of the antibiotics prescribed by the doctors for treatment. my mum is also using their products for pigmentation and scar discoloration and we've seen much improvement over the last few months. its quite interesting coz the Dermatologist customizes your skin care products to suit your skin needs and issues. you ladies can go look em up.

Hi Euphoric,

Mind to share how much does it cost roughly? Thx :)
 

oatmealcookies

New Member
I've gone to Skin Pharmacy too! I spent like 180+ for customized face wash cleanser, acne serum and moisturizing gel. I like Skin Pharmacy as well cos their dermatologists use machines to run test on your face so they can give you detailed info about the sebum levels and problem areas in your skin so there's more effectiveness in targeting skin probs.
 

Chrisan

New Member
Hihi

Can i know the location of niks clinic and roughly how much per treatment? I have been having acne issue for last few years... I went to skin pharmacy b4 however was advise to use standard products and had stopped since it does not help me much.
tks :)
 

skieskin

New Member
Hihi

Can i know the location of niks clinic and roughly how much per treatment? I have been having acne issue for last few years... I went to skin pharmacy b4 however was advise to use standard products and had stopped since it does not help me much.
tks :)

Niks consultation charges are from $20-$30...each treatment including medication goes from $100 - $150...i used to go there but the queue was too long. I am now seeing another dermatologist whom had 15 yrs of experience from national skin centre.
 

casteres85

New Member
Hihi,
I know of this products helps to clear of acne in a holistic way. No need doctor or any specialist. They are doing a campaign now and giving $10 voucher for first time users. Any of you interested let me know and I can get this voucher for you.
 

angel158

New Member
To lighten the scars, you can try to apply Vitamin E. Will slowly lighten the scars and won't come back. feel free to email me at [email protected] for more info :)
For more supple skin, just gotta make sure you take good nutrients also. Don't touch your face with bare hands. Take antioxidants. Good skin is not easy; but yea we all love good skin!
 
I think lemon juice is rather effective in lightening scars. Just go google it up and there would be instructions on how to use it...plus its cheap!
 

casteres85

New Member
I had very bad scaring from my previous acne problem. When to the doctor and they gave me Diane35. All the acne went off during the medication. The moment I stopped all of it came back with extra bad ones and left scars.
A friend of mind recommended me mySKINBAR's product that their speciality in solving acne issues in a holistic way. Was skeptical but gave it a try and it really works. Took me 3 months to stabilized my skin and till today I hardly had any acne. Their products cleared some of my scaring too by just cleansing. They give free skin consultation as well.

Even better, I recommended my cousin (his face was worst than mine + taking Accutane from doc) and his face was clearer & glowing in 3 weeks... @@
I supposed each person's skin is different...
 

ohsammy

Member
Frequently I will have acne on my face, esp the forehead. The doc introduced me to Epiduo gel, it works very well!
 

maymay82

New Member
i had it treated at celevenus aesthetic clinic... beside the oral medications... i did their acne treatment with bbl (light therapy) + facial. I must said it did wonders. bbl is great for freckles too
 

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